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Length

Commencing

February and July for full time study; or ongoing throughout the year for part time or online study

How to Apply

Direct to Chisholm by selecting the “Apply Now” button on the course page at chisholm.edu.au

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Certificate IV In Business

Learn the skills you need to effectively manage the office administration aspects of a business.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Business, you’ll have the confidence and ability to direct a variety of workplace administration functions.

You’ll learn practical skills in areas such as development of presentations, spreadsheets, databases and desktop publishing documents, along with organisation of travel, meetings and safe workplace practices. Specialist streams in medical, finance and general administration are also available.

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Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves office simulated activities, research, report writing and compilation of portfolios of evidence. There will also be opportunities for practical placement in industry.

This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as administration officer, legal/medical secretary or personal assistant.

The course can be completed part time over one and a half years or full time over six months.

We offer flexible and supportive study options (including on site or online) to fit in with your work or lifestyle.

Once complete, this qualification will provide a guaranteed pathway into Chisholm’s Diploma of Business Administration. And you’ll be able to gain credit for your studies if you choose to undertake a Bachelor of Business in the future.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Student services and amenities fee**:
$175.00
per year for government subsidised and full fee or $75.00 per year for government subsidised concession
(GST Inclusive)

Ancillary fee:
$25.00

*Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
** Concession rate $75, but only if concession rates are applicable for this course.Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

Career Path

Requirements

Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent with suitable written communication skills

Frequently Asked Questions

For certificate to bachelor courses, click the "Apply now" button on the course page, complete and submit the form. You will then receive an email containing instructions on how to complete the next stage of your enrolment.

If you wish to attend a forthcoming information and enrolment session, you will need to complete the apply now form and an enrolment advisor will contact you with a date and time..

Frequently Asked Questions

Students may be eligible for a concession if they are enrolling in a government-subsidised course up to certificate IV, and if they hold a current:

Commonwealth Healthcare Card

Pensioner Concession Card, or

Veterans' Gold Care (or who are the dependent spouse or child of a cardholder).

Students who were under 25 at 1 January, 2012, and are continuing in the diploma or advanced diploma they enrolled in prior to 1 July, 2012, will also be eligible for a concessions if they hold one of the above current and valid cards.

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are eligible for all government-subsidised courses.

Applying and Enrolling

To enrol at Chisholm, you need to apply, and then be accepted. Procedures to apply for courses vary. A TAFE application may go through VTAC, for example. In other cases the application may be direct to Chisholm or through your employer or school. View the specific course page to find out how to apply.

With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases, you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.